Located in the village of Uzès, on 1100 m2 of sloping land is a , wooden house of 145 m2, and a swimming pool.
Martine, was willing to start a new house projetc. She desired to have an environnment respectfull and bioclimatic house. Her land offered wondefull views and what could be better then to live « on the canopy « ?
Martine, asked Benoit Gillet, an architect specialist in bioclimatic and wood constructions to design her dream housen with endless openings to enjoy the views in particular the olive trees.
Particular care has been taken to optimize the sensation of « inside and outside ».
The fondamental idea is inspired by the mediterranean house, protected from « the cold north wind (Mistral) and opened to the sun ont he south.
The heating is provided by a high-efficiency pellet stove … hot sanitary water is produced by a solar roof pannels.
The winter garden (35m2), covered, in winter by polycarbonate plates structure and in summer, with shade sails.
The « green » roof (sedum) reduces the visual impact on the landscape and contributes to the high bioclimatic performances.
Local shops are 5 mns drive away.This house is at 35mns from Uzès and Nîmes by car.
Our favourite is the privileged environment and a “magical” circular view overlooking the « the cevennes » !
Mas in the countryside with a loft and a traditional house surrounding the Camargue nature near Arles
Henri immediately spotted on the evolutionary potential of the “Mas Camarguais”. Stéphanie was a bit difficult to convince, “what hard work to do” ! : The annex of the Mas, was a little abandoned. The high ceilings and rough roof, would provide an incredible playground for a young architect.
The Mas, is a true parallelepiped and has two antinomic parts : a space renovated in a traditional manner, and in its extension transformed in a contemporary loft with generous volumes, corresponding to the old annexes. The exterior architecture of the property has been perfectly preserved and renovated respecting traditional constructions.
The farmhouse looks like the Camargue nature, all in contrast. This restoration combines the architectural biases between tradition and modernity, with the use of innovative materials, such as corten for stairs, polished concrete for the floor, valchromat for the kitchen, as well as materials in the respect constructions of camarguais mas.
This mas, offers 340m2 of living space, is located in a village near Arles, on a plot of 1.6 hectares, surrounded by nature Camargue.
The entrance of the house overlooks the Loft of 130m2, bathed in light by metal canopies all width facing south. It is organized in different living spaces. It includes a lounge area, a fireplace in the DRC, a dining area, a kitchen located half a level above. An additional level above, a largely bedroom, with its independent bathroom and a spacious other bedroom in continuity which can be used as a dressing room.
The other part of approximately 210m2, in the extension of the loft, is more traditional looking and is composed of a living room and its chimney, and an office in RDC and upstairs, 2 other rooms with each its bathroom.
Arles :10mn, Aix en Provence :50mn, Nîmes :35 mn, Saint Rémy de Provence :30mn and Marseille :1h00mn.
Our favorite for the volumes and brightness of the loft. This out-of-the ordinary place, in Camargue, offers many perspectives of evolution and trasformations.
Vineyard house with a contemporary transformation in a village near Uzès
Stop to the Parisian greyness! Gérald and Christine, decide on a change of life. They were looking for a stone house with caracter to start a neaw life in the south of France. They found this stone house, who was first an agricultural farm, then an architectural agency. It has been designed by the architect Bernard Castaldin. Finish the gray, Gréald and Christine coul move into a warm colored house!
This contemporary renovation is located in the center of a village in the Gard, near Alès, Nîmes and Uzès. Who could imagine looking outside, that this vineyard house redesigned, hides an interior garden and its splendid mulberry plane tree, whose leaves in the summer, protect you from the sun, a basin that will allow you to cool off at the hottest hours of summer, and a sumptuous building of over 450m2?
Bernard Castaldin, the architect, has created a chic and contemporary universe, preserving the soul of the old stone, in a mix of old and contemporary.
The main house, is surrounded by high stone walls. It is build in a U form, with 2 levels. Fully enclosed on the outside by the high stone walls, the house and its outbuildings are organized around a green courtyard with a refreshing pool. The ground floor, opened on the garden, is composed of a large entrance on the left part, a lounge area with fireplace, a reception area and wine tasting. On the right you have the kitchen, also opened on the garden, and its back kitchen.
The entrance on the left part, allows access to the different levels by a staircase, a feat of architecture, bathed in light by the skylights on the roof. On the first floor, there is a laundry room, two bedrooms, a shower room, and a large lounge area. A staircase in this room joins the kitchen. The last level includes 3 other rooms including a parental suite with terrace and fantastic view on the garden and the roofs of the village.
The right part of the house offers more than 100m2 of living space in the DRC. It offers a spacious master suite of 65m2. You have also a transformed 36m2 room with mezzanine, serving as an agricultural counter at the begining, then transformed into an architectural agency. This space could be transformed into independent housing.
A shelter in the courtyard, open allows to park 2 cars.
Real estate project ideal for guest rooms, or a large family.
Shops and market in the village. A station in the village, connects Nîmes in 20 minutes. You can get to Uzès, in 20 minutes. And why not go skiing in Prat Peyrot in winter (60mn), or go for a walk to the sea (45mn)?
Our favorite for sparkling lights both inside and out the building
Near Nîmes, Montpellier, and the sea, a house of 300m2 with 2 levels, and patio + refreshing pool. This old mill is located in a privilege, quiet place in the village. All conjugates modern comfort an tradition.
Groundfloor : huge welcoming entrance, to the right work and television space, strait ahead main living area with open kitchen. Both spaces largely opened to the patio
First floor : parental suite, 2 bedrooms sharing a bathroom, bedroom and it’s bathroom giving onto the living area
The long shallow pool (9m) with fountain in the patio, is visible from anywhere in the house. A 7m high glass wall (ending the work and television space + parental suite) enhance the impression of space and light.
15 mns drive : Sommières and its traditional market in, 40 minutes : the seasid, 15 minutes ; Nîmes, 30 minutes : Montpellier
Free rein in a village house near Nîmes and Sommières, already updated by architects
Stéphanie and Romain, 2 young architects (RD FACTORY Architecture and Jamot Romain Architecture), were inspired by the potential of this fulltop village house. They completely redesigned the house, creating 2 independent dwellings. One is still ready to be finished as you like!
The house, oriented East-West stretches up in full light. All the floors are see through, with access to private terraces, with to the East an extraordinary view. This 3 storey house develops a 135m2.
First level: Little yard (for a car or a garden), 2 rooms, 1 laundry, 1 bathroom
Second level : 1 kitchen, 1 room
Third level : 2 rooms, 1 bathroom
12mns drive : Sommières and its traditional market ; 15 mns drive : Nîmes
Numerous possibilities : first by, first investment, holiday house ???
Our favorite for How to make it simple yet competent with minimum effort !
